spearstuff, why did it have to be done at night?
Because diving at night was the only legal way to do it. Californian's aren't allowed to use sticks to poke lobster out of their holes. So for those of us not endowed with long arms it leaves us stuck having to dive at night when the lobsters exit their holes to feed.
Could having a speargun with the premise of spearfishing and lobstering at the same time be a problem?
Could having a speargun with the premise of spearfishing and lobstering at the same time be a problem?
This comes from the Department of Fish and Game website. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/QandA/2008/20080918.asp
Can I pick up lobsters while spearfishing?
Question: If I am spear fishing during the day and I see a lobster, can I pick it up or will DFG think I’m using my spear gun when I’m really not? (Robert C.)
Answer: Lobsters may only be taken by hand or in baited hoop nets and it is illegal to use or possess any hooked devices while diving or attempting to dive for crustaceans. Given this, if your spear has floppers on the tip when folded out, it is a hooked device and is illegal. Though you may intend to use your spear only for spearing fish and not as a tool to help persuade a shy lobster to come out of the safety of its cozy cave or crevice, you should do your spear fishing and lobster diving on separate dives. When you do dive for lobsters, don’t forget to carry a measuring gauge, too.
QuoteOriginally Posted by sdeisen
u were alone at night in cali waters,?,, ur a beast.
i think the same...thanx for sharing....great story...great pics....i dont know why but here in pr i hear a bunch of locals telling that at night lobsters are all around the reef...im like 
i think the same...thanx for sharing....great story...great pics....i dont know why but here in pr i hear a bunch of locals telling that at night lobsters are all around the reef...im like
Yeah but a bet the Gordo Stripey thing may be out hunting too.:@
Cheers, Don
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